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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Unschut,) Un-, Onschet, v. P.t. un-, onschet. [ME and e.m.E. ounschette (c1315), unschette (Gower), on-schett (c1475), unshote (1530), vnshut (1611), OE unscyttan; S(c)hut v.] tr. Only in Doug.: To open. —pres. 1513 Doug. vi ii 63 (Ruddim.).
Thidder the passage and al the wayis rycht Do teiche me, and thay secrete portis vnschet [C., Sm. onschet] 1513 Doug. vii xi 2 (Sm.).
Ȝe Musis now, sweyt goddesis ichone Oppin and vnschet [C. onschet] ȝour mont Helicone —p.t. 1513 Doug. vii Prol. 129 (Sm.).
I … Ane schot wyndo vnschet [C. onschet] a lytill on char 1513 Doug. xii Prol. 121 (Sm.).
Gymp gerraflouris thar royn levys vnschet [C. onschet]